Vision: To lead the development of academic, educational, and research directions of human and natural systems, land cover/and land use change and geospatial information science, harnessing the integrative nature of geographic science to answer fundamental questions of global importance.
Chair: T. Loboda
Associate Chair: G. Hurtt
Directors: L. DeFloriani (Graduate Director), R. Han (MSGEOINT Program Director), J. Ma (MSGIS Program Director), K. Stewart (Director of CGIS), D. Wang (Research Director), K. Yearwood (Undergraduate Director)
Professors: G. Baiochhi, L. DeFloriani, R. Dubayah, M. Hansen, G. Hurtt, C. Justice, T. Loboda, L. Sun, J. Silva, K. Stewart
Associate Professors: S. Farrell, K. Feng, M. Gore, S. Skakun, D. Wang
Assistant Professors: L. Duncanson, C. Nakalembe, T. Oshan, X. Song, Y. Xie
Lecturers: R. Berndtson, R. Han, J. Hathaway, J. Ma, J. Resop, X. Tao, K. Yearwood, N. Zhou
Adjunct Professors: L. Boschetti, S. Goetz, T. He, K. Hubacek, K. Vadrevu, E. Vermote
Adjunct Associate Professors: V. Bandaru, B. Franch, M. Lang, M. Steininger
Adjunct Assistant Professors: A. Hoffman-Hall, H. Kerner, R. Lamb
Research Professors: M. Brown, K. Feng, L. Giglio, M. Hofton, C. Huang, R. Izaurralde, P. Potapov, J.C. Roger, J. Townshend
Associate Research Professors: J. Armston, I. Becker-Reshef, J. Curtis, E. Ellicot, P. Guillevic, M. Hosseini, M. Humber, J. Nackoney, R. Sahajpal, F. Sedano, M. Steininger, H. Tang, A. Whitcraft, I. Yeo
Assistant Research Professors: L. Chini, A. de Bremond, J. Fan, S. Hancock, N. Hunka, A. Komarova, M. Lei, M. Nunes, A. Pascual, A. Santamaria Artigas, V. Shevade, K. Rishmawi, A. Tyukavina, R. Zhang, M. Zubkova
Professors Emeriti: H. Brodsky (Assoc), J. Cirrincione (Assoc), M. Geores (Assoc), S. Goward, E. Kasischke, S. Prince, D. Thompson (Assoc), J. Townshend, E. Vermote, J. Wiedel
Advising is mandatory for students each semester. The undergraduate advising office is located at 1149 LeFrak Hall. If you can, please email before you visit us since the schedule can change day to day. We can always be reached via email at geog-advise@umd.edu or voicemail at 301-405-4073.
GEOG418 (Summer/Fall): Field and Laboratory Techniques in Environmental Science
Applied introduction to field methods. This class is built around a two week field trip (mid-August) with a base camp in the headwaters of the Potomac River in the mountains of West Virginia. During the camp the following topics are covers: GPS (global positions system), stream hydrology measurements, vegetation classification and ordination, micrometeorlogical measurements, soils, water quality, remote sensing and GIS, local environmental issues, geomophology and paleohistory, and natural and cultural history.
The Department of Geographical Sciences offers a one-semester internship program for undergraduates. Students can earn a total of three credits. Students are responsible for finding their own internships and can pursue a wide variety of opportunities in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Internships may be on- or off-campus, paid or unpaid.
The Department of Geographical Sciences’ Combined, Five Year BS/MS Program is an opportunity for top-achieving undergraduate students to enhance their academic portfolio, and best prepare to enter the workforce or a doctoral program. This balanced research and academic program includes undergraduate and graduate coursework and a student-designed applied research project. Students who complete all program requirements will leave the University of Maryland after five years with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Geographical Sciences and a Master of Science (MS) in Geographical Sciences.
Geography Club is back and better than ever! Join undergrads and grad students for cultural potlucks, international movies, charity events and exploratory trips around the DC metropolitan area!
GTU is an international honor society in geography that aims to further professional interest in Geography, strengthen student and professional training and encourage student research. Membership is earned through superior scholarship and therefore it is an honor and a professional distinction.
Members must be in their 4th semester of study, working towards a Geographical Sciences or related degree, have a minimum 3.3 GPA cumulative and in all Geographical Sciences classes and attend meetings and events.
The Association of American Geographers (AAG) is a nonprofit scientific and educational society founded in 1904. For 100 years the AAG has contributed to the advancement of geography. Its members from more than 60 countries share interests in the theory, methods, and practice of geography, which they cultivate through the AAG's Annual Meeting, two scholarly journals (Annals of the Association of American Geographers and The Professional Geographer), and the monthly AAG Newsletter.
The Department of Geographical Sciences' sustainability club, otherwise known as the Geography Sustainability Task Force (GSTF), seeks to improve the efficiency of our consumption and improve working conditions while at the same time reducing our environmental footprint. We have made small strides such as changing paper usage and reducing power consumption in computer labs, but continue to work on large issues of departmental and building-wide lighting, water, and waste. Through increased education, awareness, and involvement we look forward to big changes in 2012 and beyond. The GSTF has, and continues to, consult and work with the University of Maryland Office of Sustainability. Future meetings will be posted here and announced through internal departmental emails.
The Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) administers all types of federal, state and institutional financial assistance programs and, in cooperation with other university offices, participates in the awarding of scholarships to deserving students. For information, visit: http://financialaid.umd.edu.
The Geographical Science Department has two 25-seat computer teaching laboratories that are used in undergraduate coursework, particularly in GIS/Remote Sensing courses. There are different types of equipment for field research and remote sensing, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are also available.
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